Sint Maarten

Philipsburg (St. Maarten): cruise port guide

A two-pier cruise facility in Philipsburg that can take the world's largest ships.

The port

The Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facilities added a second pier in 2009. Pier 2 is 445 m long and can take two ships of more than 220,000 GT, according to Port St. Maarten.

What to do

According to St. Maarten Tourism Bureau:

Great Bay Beach, with jet skis
Guided diving at Little Bay
The Courthouse, Old Street and the murals
Guavaberry punch at the Guavaberry Emporium

Last verified: 3 October 2026Source

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